bastion

Bastion is an engaging role-playing game adapted for your iOS device that lets you explore your shattered world to discover secrets hidden there. The active narrator provides context for what you're seeing as you progress through the game, but what actions you take are up to you.

Pros

Narration and tips: The narration is a soothing presence that helps you explore without revealing too much of what lies ahead of you. There are also onscreen tips that pop up as you encounter new spaces and items so you know what you want to collect and why.

Editors' note: The regular price for this game is $4.99, but it is on sale for a limited time for 99 cents.

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